STATEMENT

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Tuesday, May 6, 2014

The Turkish government has announced their intention to procure their first two F-35A Lightning II fighters, which are powered by Pratt & Whitney's fifth generation F135 engines. We are pleased that the Turkish government has expressed their commitment to the F-35 program. Pratt & Whitney has a long-standing relationship with Turkey, and we look forward to continuing our relationship for decades to come.

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